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DC Universe

DC began life in 1934 as National Allied Publications. They later adopted the name DC, taking the “DC’ initials from their popular series Detective Comics. DC is responsible for giving us enduring characters such as Superman, Batman, Joker, Wonder Woman, Green Lantern, Watchmen, Weird War Tales and many others. Below is a selection of adverts that include DC merchandise ranging from toys to comics to food and drink promotions and more.

US. Justice League of America. 1984.

US. DC Unexpected. 1978.

US. Tales of the Teen Titans. 1985.

Italy. Topolino. 1979.

USA. Weird War Tales. 1979.

US. Jonah Hex. 1978.

France. 1980.

Batman Official Movie Adaption. Cover by Jerry Ordway. 1989.

Weird War Tales N° 69. 1978. Cover by Joe Kubert.

US. DC. Weird War Tales 49. Sparling and Colletta. 1976.

US. DC. Weird War Tales 72. Joe Kubert cover. 1979.

US. Weird War Tales. 1981.

US. Weird War Tales. 1980.

US. Weird War Tales. 1980.

US. Weird War Tales. 1980.

US. Weird War Tales. 1977.

US. Jonah Hex. 1978.

UK. Spider-Man Comic 314. 1979.

US. Weird War Tales. 1979.

Beyond evil there is insanity… beyond insanity there is the Joker…

This is just about the coolest back page vintage ad I’ve seen!

The Killing Joke, artwork by legend Brian Bolland. Thank you DC The Wanderers June 1988 for running this advert!

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